Physical Therapist Assistant I

SUMMARY

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA educates patients and family members, ensures patient safety, completes accurate documentation, and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base hourly rate with an uncapped bonus structure.
• Pay mileage and additional bonus opportunities.
• Flexible schedules with full support from scheduling to patient admissions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) participation; company‑paid life insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of PTA experience in an acute setting.
• Home‑care experience desired.
• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Knowledgeable in therapy best practices and capable of making appropriate PT judgments.
• Detail‑oriented, observant, disciplined, and able to prioritize and complete tasks timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide skilled services in patients’ homes according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Perform physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests medically prescribed.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using exercises, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Assess functional problems and provide interventions, working with the Physical Therapist toward goals.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, and coworkers.
• Participate in case conferencing and coordinate care.
• Recommend or adjust prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Educate staff, patients, and families on modalities, safety measures, and supportive activities.
• Instruct on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other devices.
• Listen to patients and family members.
• Foster independence to reduce agency dependency.
• Complete clinical documentation per agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Conduct chart audits as requested.
• Communicate with scheduler about any changes.
• Participate in on‑call requirements, case conferences, in‑service trainings, mandatory meetings, and orientation/training of new employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive to the patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Maintain daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Document all aspects of subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification/resumption visits within specified timeframes.
• Follow the plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per state regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel required. The role demands reading, speaking, writing, computer usage, hand/finger dexterity, vision, hearing, walking, bending, and standing. Frequently includes driving and lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.